No photo see the video below. I would like a photo showing me in front of a class, or even better, helping one or two kids. Until I have one of those, no photo.
I came to teaching later than most of my classmates; after a long career in computer programming I began substitute teaching, and liked it so well that I decided to become a certified teacher. As a substitute, I have taught different ages and different subjects, and liked it all, but I plan to become a High School Physics teacher, to make the most effective use of my prior training.
I am still substitute teaching as often as I can. I like it, and it brings in some money. I will take pretty much any subjects except foreign languages, which I don't speak, but I have even done that when they needed me to. It worked out surprisingly well.
I try to read widely, especially on current issues concerning science and technology, and their intersection with politics and the economy.
I buy books knowing I may never find time to read them. I don't know how many books I have, but estimating it might make a nice "Fermi exercise".
My other interests include gardening, being outdoors as much as possible, and Contra Dancing I will take the opportunity to include a few links here, we always try to interest new people. Here are a few video links, there are many more
Rehoboth, Massachusetts Contra Dance
The dances are at Goff Hall (home of Rehoboth's Blanding Library and the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society), 124 Bay State Road in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. ... www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html
Rehoboth is the most all age friendly venue, many dancers came with their parents as young teens, now older and still coming with friends. Quite a few two generation dance families. A few weddings too.
Brown University Contra Dance The Brown University contra dance has been running for over fifteen years.
It is currently held first and third Fridays. ... www.groverlicious.com/brown_contra_dance.htmlLots of students of course but all ages welcome and present.
Worth a mention, no one drinks at or before a dance, it just is not done. It makes the dancing far too confusing. Going out after a dance is more likely ice cream than alcohol, but that varies by venue and by people.
Observations and Reflections
Things I learned visiting two well run classrooms.
OR-1 - MorrisH Class opening, greeting, homework routines. I think routine is the key. I see how well it works. OR-2 - MorrisH Classroom Management aka Discipline, really just keep it worth listening to and they will. OR-3 - MorrisH Working with the kids, already some experience from subbing, love it, that's why I'm here! OR-4 - MorrisH More Discipline, everyone's least favorite topic. They will test your patience at times. Keep on! OR-5 - MorrisH My thoughts on reaching the unmotivated, just my opinions of what can and should be done.
See the Style page for all of it wrapped up together. Lots of clips from these observations are in there.
Teaching Portfolio
I had some ideas coming in, due to my substitute teaching. I have to say I learned a lot in this and other classes, and my observation visits to other schools.
Seeing it "done right" is really useful. My current thinking, which no doubt will change further is here Morris Teaching Style
Here is the unit plan and some lessons developed in this class EDC 430 Waves
"Energy carried by waves, either mechanical or electromagnetic, plays an important part in many processes of the physical world.
Wave Energy detected by our senses of hearing and sight provides us with much of our knowledge of the world around us.
This unit examines how waves are produced, travel, and interact with materials."
Some good ideas but it took more time than I expected and never got finished as it should have.
Biggest problem, I need to learn to use new tools for authoring. Old fashioned text is not enough.
Student Teaching Information
A. First Student Teaching Placement
School: North Kingstown High School
150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852-6207
Principal:
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader:
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying?
What are the phone numbers?
Cooperating Teacher: Richard Powell
B. Second Student Teaching Placement
School: (If possible, link the name of your school to its context report )
Address: (If possible, include link to Google Maps directions from URI))
Principal:
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader:
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying?
What are the phone numbers?
Cooperating Teacher:
Morris Hirsch
No photo see the video below. I would like a photo showing me in front of a class, or even better, helping one or two kids.
Until I have one of those, no photo.
I came to teaching later than most of my classmates; after a long career in computer programming I began substitute teaching, and liked it so well that I decided to become a certified teacher. As a substitute, I have taught different ages and different subjects, and liked it all, but I plan to become a High School Physics teacher, to make the most effective use of my prior training.
I am still substitute teaching as often as I can. I like it, and it brings in some money. I will take pretty much any subjects except foreign languages, which I don't speak, but I have even done that when they needed me to. It worked out surprisingly well.
I try to read widely, especially on current issues concerning science and technology, and their intersection with politics and the economy.
I buy books knowing I may never find time to read them. I don't know how many books I have, but estimating it might make a nice "Fermi exercise".
How I Got Here
Teaching Inspiration - MorrisHOutside of School
My other interests include gardening, being outdoors as much as possible, and Contra Dancing
I will take the opportunity to include a few links here, we always try to interest new people. Here are a few video links, there are many more
Concord Scout House, Morris in this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beOFeIIk4KY
Morris in this too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6F_eNA8v4Q
Rehoboth, Massachusetts Contra Dance
The dances are at Goff Hall (home of Rehoboth's Blanding Library and the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society), 124 Bay State Road in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. ...
www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html
Rehoboth is the most all age friendly venue, many dancers came with their parents as young teens, now older and still coming with friends. Quite a few two generation dance families. A few weddings too.
Brown University Contra Dance The Brown University contra dance has been running for over fifteen years.
It is currently held first and third Fridays. ...
www.groverlicious.com/brown_contra_dance.htmlLots of students of course but all ages welcome and present.
Worth a mention, no one drinks at or before a dance, it just is not done. It makes the dancing far too confusing. Going out after a dance is more likely ice cream than alcohol, but that varies by venue and by people.
Observations and Reflections
Things I learned visiting two well run classrooms.
OR-1 - MorrisH Class opening, greeting, homework routines. I think routine is the key. I see how well it works.
OR-2 - MorrisH Classroom Management aka Discipline, really just keep it worth listening to and they will.
OR-3 - MorrisH Working with the kids, already some experience from subbing, love it, that's why I'm here!
OR-4 - MorrisH More Discipline, everyone's least favorite topic. They will test your patience at times. Keep on!
OR-5 - MorrisH My thoughts on reaching the unmotivated, just my opinions of what can and should be done.
See the Style page for all of it wrapped up together. Lots of clips from these observations are in there.
Teaching Portfolio
I had some ideas coming in, due to my substitute teaching. I have to say I learned a lot in this and other classes, and my observation visits to other schools.Seeing it "done right" is really useful. My current thinking, which no doubt will change further is here Morris Teaching Style
Here is the unit plan and some lessons developed in this class EDC 430 Waves
"Energy carried by waves, either mechanical or electromagnetic, plays an important part in many processes of the physical world.
Wave Energy detected by our senses of hearing and sight provides us with much of our knowledge of the world around us.
This unit examines how waves are produced, travel, and interact with materials."
Some good ideas but it took more time than I expected and never got finished as it should have.
Biggest problem, I need to learn to use new tools for authoring. Old fashioned text is not enough.
Student Teaching Information
A. First Student Teaching Placement
School: North Kingstown High School150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852-6207
(401) 268-6236
North Kingstown High School Home Page
and NKHS Google Map
Principal:
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader:
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying?
What are the phone numbers?
Cooperating Teacher: Richard Powell
B. Second Student Teaching Placement
School: (If possible, link the name of your school to its context report )Address: (If possible, include link to Google Maps directions from URI))
Principal:
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader:
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying?
What are the phone numbers?
Cooperating Teacher: